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complexities

n. plural-only
B2 Upper Intermediate US //kəmˈpɫɛksɪtiz// UK //kəmplˈɛksɪtiz// com·plex·i·ties

n. the many different parts or details of something that make it difficult to understand. You use this word when a situation is not simple and has many layers.

n. the intricate or complicated aspects of a system, situation, or concept. Refers to the state of having many interconnected parts that require careful analysis.


SIMPLE

We need to understand the complexities of the new law.

CONTEXTUAL

The legal team spent weeks navigating the complexities of the international merger to avoid any future tax issues.

COMPLEX

While the basic premise of the theory is easy to grasp, the underlying mathematical complexities require years of dedicated study to master fully.

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Typically used in the plural form to emphasize the variety of difficult details within a single subject.

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